iQOO 13 vs Samsung Galaxy A24
The Verdict
iQOO 13 and Samsung Galaxy A24 occupy entirely different market segments. iQOO 13 delivers flagship performance with Snapdragon 8 Elite, a stunning 6.82-inch 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display at 4500 nits, and a comprehensive camera system featuring a 50MP main sensor with OIS, 2x telephoto, and 4K 120fps video. Its 6000mAh battery supports rapid 120W charging. Galaxy A24 targets budget-conscious users with modest MediaTek Helio G99 performance, a 6.5-inch 90Hz AMOLED display, and basic 50MP main camera with 1080p video only. Connectivity differs significantly: iQOO includes 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and USB 3.2, while Galaxy A24 lacks 5G and uses USB 2.0. For power users and content creators, iQOO 13 justifies its $549 price tag with premium features and exceptional versatility. Galaxy A24 suits casual users valuing affordability over performance. iQOO 13 clearly outperforms.
Who Should Buy
Buy the iQOO 13 if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship chip at an aggressive $549 price
- →6000 mAh battery with 120W charging — best combo in any flagship
- →144Hz 2K AMOLED display with 4500-nit brightness is extraordinary
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A24 if…
- →Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- →OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- →5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
iQOO 13
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship chip at an aggressive $549 price
- 6000 mAh battery with 120W charging — best combo in any flagship
- 144Hz 2K AMOLED display with 4500-nit brightness is extraordinary
- Triple 50MP camera system is well-balanced
- IP69 durability at this price is exceptional
Cons
- Very limited global availability — primarily a China/India phone
- No wireless charging despite the flagship specs
- Camera processing lags behind Samsung and Apple in consistency
- Funtouch OS software is not as refined as OxygenOS or One UI
Samsung Galaxy A24
Pros
- Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- 5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
- 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling
- 25W charging is reasonable for the price class
Cons
- No 5G support — 4G LTE only
- Helio G99 struggles with demanding games
- No water resistance or IP rating
- Video recording limited to 1080p at 30fps
- Ultrawide camera at 8 MP is low resolution
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 13 | Samsung Galaxy A24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (Funtouch OS 15) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame, glass front |
| IP rating | IP69 | None |
| Dimensions | 163.0 x 76.8 x 8.1 mm | 159 x 75 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX921) | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.0 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@120fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.57, 2x telephoto | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-144Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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